Secretary – Cooperation Section

About the role

The European Union Delegation to El Salvador is recruiting a Secretary for its Cooperation Section. Reporting to the Head of Cooperation Section, the role provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to ensure smooth operation of the section’s activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Programme Officers in disseminating project results at workshops, seminars, conferences and other public events.
• Organise monthly EU Development Counselors meetings, quarterly thematic meetings on the Global Gateway agenda, and manage related minutes and follow‑ups.
• Set and maintain the agenda for the Head of Section (and, when required, for the Head of Delegation), handling engagements, travel arrangements and personnel administrative formalities.
• Oversee financial circuits with the Finance and Contracts section, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with INTPA procurement guidelines.
• Support the launch of calls for proposals, contract counter‑signatures and project‑management tasks in line with INTPA regulations.
• Maintain section archives (physical and electronic) and monitor reported expenditures against deliveries.

Required profile

• Secondary/High School Diploma.
• Minimum three years of secretarial support experience.
• Working knowledge of English (minimum B2).
• Legal right to reside and work in El Salvador.
• Ability to work under pressure, high flexibility, strong initiative and responsibility.
• Excellent drafting, coordination, planning and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Base salary starting from 1,600 USD (subject to experience).
• Competitive benefits package including personal leave days, public holidays, health insurance and a retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural diplomatic environment.